It’s time for my annual Knitmas post. This will be a run-down of what I made and gave as well as what was made for and given to me. Be prepared to see some beautiful things.

What I Made & Gave

The main handmade item is a cowl. I used two super chunky wools to knit this in the round. The outcome is squishy yet firm. Very nice to wear on a windy day.

A notebook to make crafty insightful notes of genius… or grocery lists.

A Christmas ornament of carved wood.

Stitch markers. These were on her wish list.

Fixed circular knitting needles in 2.25mm with an 80cm cord. This was on her wish list.

The other handmade item in the parcel was a project bag I sewed for her. She listed a project bag in her Elster wishlist. I adapted a fun fabric bucket from Penney’s with a custom drawstring. It took longer than you’d expect, but was worth the result.

What I Received

Ten little parcels and a card! Let the gift opening begin…

My favorite colors in one cable knit hat. I rarely knit cables, so this is such an amazing gift.

A closer look at those cables. I don’t know the yarn used, but isn’t it beautiful?!

Here is everything in one lovely photo. You can see the hot chocolate stirrer, the chocolate bar, the three sets of felt pom-poms, and a hank of blue-green sock weight yarn in this group photo that I didn’t spotlight above.

This was a beautiful, warm, sweet, and thoughtful Knitmas gift that has all the comforts of a holiday hug. What a generous and talented upstream elf I had this year.

Which was your favorite item or project? Did you participate in Knitmas or a crafty gift exchange this year? What did you make or receive?

If you remember, I’ve participated in Knitmas since 2011. Each year, I enjoy creating something for someone else who comprehends what does into a handmade project. It has been a fun tradition for the past five years and I look forward to it again next year. Here is a quick rundown (with links) to what I’ve given and received in the past:

I love knitting, sewing, baking, and upcycling, making things with my sons. Originally hailing from the Washington DC area, I reside in Cork, Ireland. Read more of what I've written and my work in content marketing here.